The StopTrik International Film Festival is a unique celebration of stop-motion animation. In 2025, it will take place exclusively in Maribor, Slovenia, from September 25th to 29th. Filmmakers can submit their works until July 10th, 2024. For more details, visit the official website.
stoptrik.festival@gmail.com
The Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) is set for November 6–23, 2025, in Leeds, UK. Earlybird submissions close on March 27, with regular and final deadlines on May 29 and July 31, respectively.
leedsfilmfestentry@gmail.com
The Chicago International Children's Film Festival, founded in 1983 by Facets Multi-Media, is the oldest and largest U.S. festival dedicated to children's films. The 2025 festival is scheduled for November 7–17, 2025. The submission deadline is May 31, 2025.
jake@facets.org
The Norwich Film Festival is a yearly event in Norwich, UK, that celebrates short films from around the world. This year's festival is set for November 10–23, 2025. Filmmakers can submit their works by June 29, 2025, with a chance to win a £1,000 prize in categories like British, International, Animation, Documentary, Student, and East Anglian films.
submissions@norwichfilmfestival.co.uk
PÖFF Shorts, part of the Black Nights Film Festival, is a leading short film and animation event in the Baltics. The 25th edition is set for November 16–24, 2025, in Tallinn, Estonia. The final submission deadline is August 8, 2025.
shorts@poff.ee
